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Today we have a postcard from Helene’s nephew soldier Paul Zerzawy to his family in Brüx, Bohemia.

#12

24 December, 1917

From the Christmas party with my closest circle of friends, your Paul sends you this greeting.

Robert, with his critical painter’s eye, will not be happy with the proportions of horse and rider, or of the person leading the horse. I can’t help it!

In the long letter to his family which we saw in the December 17th post, Paul wrote about the four good friends he has made at his new post. It looks like all of them signed this card. It is nice to see that he was not alone at Christmas while his family members were gathered together poring over his holiday letter.  

In general, Paul’s letters and cards are serious and business-like. Today’s card is short but full of fun – probably thanks to his friends and festivities. In honor of the holiday, he has chosen to send a card with an illustration on the front (albeit one for which he apologizes), rather than the usual army stationery.